Los Angeles history

Woman Attempts Suicide Rather Than Return to Prison

February 1, 2010 | 4:00
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“Fire Is a Good and Blessed Thing, but if You Put Your Hand in It You’ll Get Burnt.”

Feb. 1, 1920: Police respond to a call at 5032 Hollywood Blvd. and arrest Alice Lowry, a burglar who scouted apartment houses by pretending to sell raffle tickets. She attempted to slash her throat when police cornered her, saying that she would never go back to prison.